Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornton Rust, North Yorkshire.
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About Thornton Rust
Thornton Rust is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, within the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Situated approximately 2 miles west of Aysgarth, it rests on the south bank of the River Ure in Wensleydale, making it a notable area for potential planning applications that respect the region's natural beauty and rural character.
Population: 111 (2021)
District: Richmondshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornton Rust.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornton Rust.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Thornton Rust based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Thornton Rust.
- - Yoredale, Thornton Rust, Leyburn, DL8 3AN
Listed building consent for relocation of the oil tank from the rear of the property to the front garden and for changes to the colour of the exterior woodwork
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Yoredale, Thornton Rust, Leyburn, DL8 3AN
Householder planning permission for relocation of the oil tank from the rear of the property to the front garden and for changes to the colour of the exterior woodwork
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Yorkshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Thornton Rust in North Yorkshire
Thornton Rust is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, within the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Situated approximately 2 miles west of Aysgarth, it rests on the south bank of the River Ure in Wensleydale, making it a notable area for potential planning applications that respect the region's natural beauty and rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 111 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Richmondshire district.
Property prices in Thornton Rust show an average sale price of £319,867, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thornton Rust a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thornton Rust includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Low Gill Moor Wetlands SSSI, Chris's Pasture SSSI, Ox Close SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ox Close; 1 National Parks: YORKSHIRE DALES. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornton Rust planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Thornton Rust
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Thornton Rust.
The most common application types near Thornton Rust were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.